By Aditi Rana
The Former Miss Universe winner- Olivia Culpo’s nuptials to NFL star Christian McCaffrey newly were nothing short of a dream affair. The star-studded ceremony – attended by Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark, Victoria’s Secret model Devon Windsor, and several NFL players – was at Watch Hill Chapel, Rhode Island. The intimate wedding, set against the picturesque backdrop of Rhode Island, was designed to be a phone-free zone, encouraging guests to immerse themselves fully in the moment.
In 2019, a mutual friend orchestrated a blind date between Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey. As Olivia walked into a San Diego hotel lobby, she was greeted by Christian holding a bouquet of flowers. Their conversation revealed his kindness and humour, quickly charming Olivia. She realized he embodied every quality she had recently listed in her journal for an ideal partner. From that night on, they were inseparable.
Four years later, during a road trip to Utah, Christian, now a San Francisco 49ers running back, and Olivia, a model and former Miss Universe, got engaged. Christian’s convincing demeanour had Olivia unsuspecting of his plans. He had secretly been preparing for months. After an RV journey through the red-rock desert, they arrived at the Amangiri hotel. That evening, an employee guided Olivia into the desert, under the guise of a casual sunset cocktail. As she approached, she was met with a stunning arrangement of flowers and a breath-taking sunset. Christian then uttered heartfelt words, and knelt on one knee, bringing Olivia to tears.
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey exchanged vows at the historic 150-year-old Watch Hill Chapel. Culpo looked radiant in a Dolce & Gabbana long-sleeve, crewneck crepe ball gown featuring a voluminous skirt and a button-lined back. The dress, paired with a 16-foot lace veil and 15-carat De Beers diamond earrings, exuded effortless elegance. Olivia’s look was simple and timeless, with her hair down in a middle part and minimal makeup, skipping mascara, lip liner, and eyebrow makeup to maintain a harmonious simplicity. As she walked down the aisle to Jeremiah Clarke’s trumpet voluntary, played by a string quartet that included her m other, Olivia felt an overwhelming sense of peace. Her sisters, Sophia and Aurora, stood by her side as bridesmaids, also wearing custom Dolce & Gabbana gown.
(photos by Jose Villa)
The ceremony was intimate and heartfelt, with Olivia feeling as though it was just the two of them despite the crowd. Surrounded by an altar adorned with white and green garden flowers, the couple recited their vows, marking the beginning of their life together. While friends and family headed to the dancefloor, Culpo changed into her third and final bridal outfit: a silk bodysuit with a mini cage skirt, both adorned with handmade organza flowers and accessorized with tulle gloves and a satin flower choker.